New York wakes to sharp air that stings exposed skin almost instantly.
Car engines strain, sidewalks squeak, and the cold feels aggressive this morning.
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. for central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. Wind chills as low as 20 to 25 degrees below zero continue early, according to the National Weather Service in Binghamton. Frostbite can occur in as little as 30 minutes on exposed skin.
Actual temperatures hover near 1 degree around Binghamton, but a light northwest breeze makes it feel far colder. Sunshine helps slightly, yet the cold remains the dominant hazard through mid-morning. Extra layers, gloves, and face coverings remain critical for anyone outdoors.
Conditions begin to shift heading into Tuesday, when moisture returns to the region. Snow showers develop late morning, then mix with freezing rain during the early afternoon as temperatures briefly approach the mid-30s. Slick pavement may form quickly where untreated surfaces remain cold.
By Tuesday evening into Wednesday, February 11, colder air reasserts itself. Precipitation transitions back to snow, with periods of reduced visibility. While widespread heavy accumulation is not expected, light snow and lingering snow showers could affect travel, especially during the morning and evening hours.
Temperatures stay below freezing through midweek, limiting melting. Any daytime moisture may refreeze after sunset, raising the risk of flash freezing and icy roadways across hills, bridges, and secondary streets.
Late week conditions remain wintry but quieter, with highs in the upper 20s.
Looking ahead, meteorologists see signs of a gradual warming trend into early next week, as above-normal temperatures expand eastward. While winter is not finished, a slow February thaw may be taking shape.
5-Day Outlook – Binghamton, NY
- Today: Mostly sunny, high 22, dangerous wind chills early
- Tuesday: Snow then freezing rain, high 35
- Wednesday: Snow showers, high 33
- Thursday: Chance of snow showers, high 28
- Friday: Partly sunny, high 28
